Aug 1, 1947 CE
First Appearance of Black Canary
Black Canary debuts in Flash Comics #86 as a supporting character in the Johnny Thunder feature, created by Robert Kanigher and Carmine Infantino. #comics #dc
Chronological Storyline (35 Milestones)
1948 CE
Joins the Justice Society of America
Black Canary becomes a member of the Justice Society of America, appearing in All-Star Comics #38. #comics #jsa
Nov 1, 1969 CE
Retconned as Dinah Lance
In The Brave and the Bold #61, the Golden Age Black Canary is revealed to be Dinah Drake, and her daughter Dinah Lance takes over as the new Black Canary. #comics #retcon
May 1, 1970 CE
First Appearance of the Canary Cry
In Justice League of America #75, Black Canary's sonic scream, the Canary Cry, is introduced as a mutant power. #comics #powers
1971 CE
Joins the Justice League
Black Canary becomes a full member of the Justice League of America in Justice League of America #86. #comics #justiceleague
1983 CE
Marries Green Arrow
In Justice League of America #207, Dinah Lance marries Oliver Queen (Green Arrow). #comics #greenarrow
1986 CE
Divorce from Green Arrow
In Green Arrow (vol. 2) #1, the marriage is annulled due to the Crisis on Infinite Earths reboot. #comics #crisis
1989 CE
Birds of Prey Debut
In Birds of Prey: The Battle Within, Black Canary teams up with Oracle (Barbara Gordon) to form the Birds of Prey. #comics #birdsofprey )
1992 CE
Black Canary (vol. 1) Solo Series
Black Canary receives her first solo series, written by Sarah Byam. #comics #solo )
1993 CE
Death of Dinah Lance
In Green Arrow (vol. 2) #100, Dinah Lance is killed by a sniper, but later resurrected. #comics #death )
1995 CE
Resurrection and Return
Dinah Lance is resurrected in Green Arrow (vol. 2) #101 and rejoins the Birds of Prey. #comics #resurrection )
1999 CE
Birds of Prey Ongoing Series
The Birds of Prey ongoing series launches, with Black Canary as a central character. #comics #birdsofprey )
2001 CE
Justice League: Cry for Justice
Black Canary appears in the Justice League: Cry for Justice storyline. #comics #justiceleague
2002 CE
Black Canary (vol. 2) Series
A second Black Canary solo series begins, written by Greg Rucka. #comics #solo )
2004 CE
Identity Crisis
Black Canary plays a key role in the Identity Crisis miniseries. #comics #crisis )
2005 CE
Infinite Crisis
Black Canary appears in the Infinite Crisis crossover event. #comics #crisis
2006 CE
One Year Later: Black Canary Leader of JLA
After One Year Later, Black Canary becomes the leader of the Justice League of America. #comics #justiceleague
2007 CE
Green Arrow and Black Canary Wedding
In Green Arrow and Black Canary #1, Dinah Lance and Oliver Queen remarry. #comics #greenarrow
2008 CE
Black Canary (vol. 3) Series
A third Black Canary solo series launches, written by Tony Bedard. #comics #solo )
2009 CE
Blackest Night
Black Canary appears in the Blackest Night crossover event. #comics #blackestnight
2010 CE
Brightest Day
Black Canary appears in the Brightest Day storyline. #comics #brightestday
Sep 1, 2011 CE
New 52 Relaunch
As part of DC's New 52 reboot, Black Canary is reintroduced in Birds of Prey (vol. 3) #1. #comics #new52 )
2012 CE
Birds of Prey (vol. 3) Series
The New 52 Birds of Prey series features Black Canary as a core member. #comics #birdsofprey )
2013 CE
Forever Evil
Black Canary appears in the Forever Evil event. #comics #foreverevil
2014 CE
Black Canary (vol. 4) Series
A fourth Black Canary solo series begins, written by Brenden Fletcher with a rock band theme. #comics #solo )
2015 CE
Convergence: Black Canary
Black Canary appears in the Convergence event. #comics #convergence )
2016 CE
DC Rebirth: Black Canary
In DC Rebirth, Black Canary appears in Birds of Prey (vol. 4) and later in Green Arrow. #comics #rebirth
2017 CE
Birds of Prey (vol. 4) Series
The Rebirth Birds of Prey series launches, with Black Canary as a leader. #comics #birdsofprey )
2018 CE
No Justice
Black Canary appears in the Justice League: No Justice event. #comics #justiceleague
2019 CE
Year of the Villain: Black Canary
Black Canary appears in the Year of the Villain event. #comics #yearofthevillain
Feb 7, 2020 CE
Birds of Prey Movie
The film Birds of Prey (and the Fantabulous Emancipation of One Harley Quinn) features Black Canary, played by Jurnee Smollett. #movies #dc )
2021 CE
Infinite Frontier
Black Canary appears in the Infinite Frontier event. #comics #infinitefrontier
2022 CE
Black Canary: The Last Song
A Black Canary one-shot titled Black Canary: The Last Song is released. #comics #oneshot )
2023 CE
Dawn of DC: Black Canary
Black Canary appears in the Dawn of DC initiative, including in Green Arrow series. #comics #dawnofdc
2024 CE
Black Canary: Best of the Best
A miniseries titled Black Canary: Best of the Best is announced, pitting Black Canary against Lady Shiva. #comics #miniseries )